Scars Left Behind

Below is the poem entitled Scars Left Behind which was written by poet
Richard
Lamoureux. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.

Scars Left Behind

You were always honest
unfortunately it didn't extend to yourself
Regal persona was never exceeded by your accomplishments
If only you were as important as you thought others thought you were
Some bring joy when they enter a room
no one would ever accuse you of that
Leaving was always the best gift you could offer
Being you could not have been easy
No friends to speak of
accept one
maybe not even him
I think he froze in your shadow
He has begun to thaw in your absence
Strangely I miss you
Not entirely sure why
Do I in some weird way owe you for my success?
Without you I would not have been born
You are gone
Certainly not forgotten
The scars are my reminder
A multitude of memories mark my soul
Not your typical father son fare
Norman Rockwell wouldn't paint our picture
I wish I could remember happier times
some wishes don't come true
Eventually our nightmare came to an end
You gave us the gift of leaving
Am I evil for being Thankful?
You died alone
Should I have flown to be by your side?
Perhaps
Somehow it seems fitting you parted in this way
If I had come I may not have been able to hide my relief
Now we both have rest
Scars Left Behind Contest
By: Richard Lamoureux

There is a lot of good that became of this relationship whether you see it or not. The good is that it shaped you into the man you are today. You had to go through it. There was no other way. You must be able to forgive in order to be forgiven. We are all sinners. Part of him will always be in you. I loved reading this.

So deep Richard and so brave to share it
with your heart wide open as you did,
worthy of first place, though my heart is sad for you, I'm also glad you shared, it helps with the healing process when we share with friends, xxx

Richard...when I read the first lines I assumed you were talking about an ex-wife or lover, then wham!...it was your father!...That blew me away...a stunning and compelling piece of work, sir and congratulations - Tim

yes, Richard, I see that I can indeed relate to your poem. my favorite line is, "I think he froze in your shadow." It reminds me of a day when I was 15, standing in the yard with my dad and his friend, my friend too, and he told the man I was a slut. Right there in front of my face. I looked him in the eye, and he was cold as ice. I wasn't a slut. Merry Christmas to you and yours. hugs, Catie :)

Wow, this is a powerful write my friend! I am enamored by the brilliance of your words within this poem! By the way I have entered your contest already, I hope you like what I have entered! Great Work!!